Life, 1928-02-09 · page 14 of 35
Life — February 9, 1928 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
The top comic strip depicts an airplane crash in a Central American jungle, with the pilot repeatedly bouncing off rubber trees at a "Salvados Rubber Ranch." The humor relies on the absurd premise that rubber's elasticity allows the aircraft and pilot to survive multiple impacts unharmed. Below this is a "Curriculum" section satirizing automotive safety through mock etiquette lessons for pedestrians and motorists. It mocks the era's cavalier attitude toward traffic dangers—suggesting pedestrians should "tip" drivers who hit them and advising motorists they're "always right." The bottom cartoon shows workers apparently smoking while laboring, with one claiming "I ain't supposed to smoke while we're workin'" and another responding "Who says I'm workin'?"—a joke about workplace laziness and rule-breaking.
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“GOOD NIGHT! HERE 1AM CRASHING IN THIS CENTRAL AMERICAN JUNGLE AND NO HELP FOR MILES AND MILES!* HOUR AFTER HOUR OURTESY A-1: When hit by a truck or a taxicab, victim shall, if able, say to chauffeur: “I really beg your pardon, old fellow, but I had no idea you were going so fast or I should never have thought of putting you to all this trouble. When, and if, I get out of the hos- pital I hope to have the opportunity of apologizing at greater length.” Courtesy A-2: If narrowly missed Curriculum (“Schools for pedestrians are being established in Berlin."—News item.) by oncoming car, pedestrian should retreat to the curb, allowing the motorist to back up in prepara- tion for another try. If motorist fails to score a hit on three tries, pedestrian should tip him hand- somely and make appointment for following evening. Dodging 23: In crossing any pop- ulous street, follow carefully chart published in newspapers of plays “Hey there, don’t ye know ye ain't supposed to smoke while ye’re workin’ ?” “Huh! Who says I’m workin’?” during Army-Navy game, 1926. For country lanes, State highways (ex- cept Saturdays and Sundays) and blind alleys, Amherst-Williams dia- grams should prove sufficient. Ethics 13: Remember, MOTORIST IS ALWAYS RIGHT.” It is best to concede this at the start, thereby sparing hard feelings, since, anyway, the pedes- trian probably won't be around to prove anything to the contrary. Poise F-f: When maimed, man- gled or mortally injured by a ca be nonchalant...light a MURAD Cigarette. (Advt. free.) Finance $$: Take out all the in- surance policies you can get and give the wife and kiddies a real treat. Common Sense A to Izzard: Stop being silly: buy a car yourself and have some fun with the darned fools. Tip Bliss. An Unbiased Point of View M* wakefulness last night was due To dear, insistent thoughts of you; Though I'll concede it might have been The lobster Newburgh or the gin. Marne. “*THE | C” The t And | Wher: Imper You s Of th But a And Above I hea “TEM Czar The y “W demar comicbooks.com